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All things being even, Wild’s top line dominates Oilers’ stars
Minnesota controlled 5-on-5 play and outshot Edmonton 11-4 in the third period, but the Oilers won on a third power-play goal.
- On Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild dominated even-strength play against the Edmonton Oilers but fell 4-3 in overtime at Rogers Place.
- Minnesota's top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Matt Boldy used puck-possession tactics to limit scoring chances for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at even strength.
- Edmonton's power play proved decisive as McDavid, Draisaitl, and Vasily Podkolzin combined for six points and three goals; Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt made 28 saves.
- Acquired from Buffalo, goalie Devon Levi looked "very solid" for Edmonton, addressing a position that was perceived as the Oilers' weakness during their 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Final runs.
- Edmonton fans often lament the 20th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, which the team originally owned but traded to Minnesota, who used it to select Wallstedt.
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Leaning Left0Leaning Right8Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
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- 57% of the sources lean Right
57% Right
C 43%
R 57%
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